# MotoGP Is Coming Back to India! UP Govt Signs MoU — Bharat GP 2026 On the Cards?

URL: https://technosports.co.in/motogp-is-coming-back-to-india/  
Published: 2026-02-25  
Updated: 2026-02-25  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Indian motorsport fans, this one’s for you. After years of cancelled races, broken promises, and frustrating delays, there’s finally some real, concrete movement on MotoGP’s return to India — and this time, it has government muscle behind it.

## What Just Happened?

Former MotoGP rider **Karel Abraham** and his motorsport advisory company **AVW Global** have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the **Government of Uttar Pradesh’s State Transformation Commission** to facilitate hosting premier international motorcycle racing, including MotoGP and the Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC), at the **Buddh International Circuit (BIC)**.

With racing action targeted as early as **July–August 2026**, the move is expected to boost tourism, infrastructure growth, and India’s presence on the global racing calendar — while strengthening Uttar Pradesh’s ambitions of becoming the country’s **Motorsport Capital**. [Republic World](https://www.republicworld.com/india/if-kerala-can-be-changed-why-not-west-bengal-omar-abdullah-backs-mamata-banerjee-s-demand-for-bangla)

## MotoGP India — A Rocky Road So Far

| Year | What Happened |
| --- | --- |
| 2023 | Inaugural Bharat GP held at BIC — poor attendance, heat issues |
| 2024 | Indian GP cancelled — hosting fee dispute with Fairstreet Sports |
| 2025 | Dropped from calendar due to “operational circumstances” |
| 2026 | New MoU signed; ARRC race possible by mid-2026 |
| Future | MotoGP return negotiations to begin in 2026 |

## Who Is Karel Abraham & Why Does It Matter?

![MotoGP](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-1816-1024x678.png)

AVW Global can be seen as the possible replacement for Fairstreet Sports, and given that Karel Abraham is himself an ex-MotoGP racer who understands the business side of hosting a race, the possibility of a race happening in India looks more promising than it has in years. [Rising Kashmir](https://risingkashmir.com/if-kerala-can-be-changed-why-not-west-bengal-omar-abdullah-backs-mamata-banerjees-demand-for-bangla/)

Another encouraging factor is **Liberty Media’s acquisition of MotoGP’s commercial rights** — the new owner is keenly aware of India’s massive two-wheeler market and fan base. [DNA India](https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-kerala-gets-keralam-now-mamata-banerjee-eyes-west-bengal-rename-after-bjp-exit-3201384)

[MotoGP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MotoGP) is the premier class of motorcycle road racing — the equivalent of Formula 1 on two wheels — making India’s inclusion on the calendar a massive deal for motorsport globally.

For more on Indian motorsport developments and racing news, stay updated at [TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in). You can also check out our detailed coverage on the [Buddh International Circuit’s history and F1 India return prospects](https://technosports.co.in) for the full picture.

## FAQs

### **Q: When will MotoGP officially return to India?**

 While no confirmed date exists yet, the new MoU with AVW Global targets racing action at the Buddh International Circuit as early as mid-2026, with MotoGP negotiations expected to begin this year.

### **Q: Why did the Indian GP get cancelled so many times?**

The 2024 race was scrapped over an unpaid hosting fee dispute, and the 2025 race was dropped due to “operational circumstances” — this new MoU aims to fix those structural issues with government-backed oversight.